February weather forecast
Popayán, Colombia

February experiences a slight change in weather conditions, with a touch lesser rainfall waning from earlier in the year. The high humidity of the previous month transcends into February, maintaining moist and cool conditions. Notwithstanding, daylight hours remain consistent, meaning ample time for outdoor activities. A slight drop in sunshine hours results in longer overcast conditions, but nothing too conspicuous. Temperatures moderate and pleasant, keep February from being excessively cold or warm.

Temperature

The arrival of February in Popayán sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F), hardly diverging from January's 24.1°C (75.4°F). Popayán's nighttime temperature during February is consistently averaged at a moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Humidity

In February, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Popayán, Colombia, in February, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 176mm (6.93") of accumulated precipitation. In Popayán, during the entire year, the rain falls for 210 days and collects up to 2127mm (83.74") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Popayán, the average length of the day in February is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of February, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:20 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in February in Popayán is 4.5h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Popayán, Colombia. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In February, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests these recommendations:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.